Wednesday, February 3, 2016

6:57 PM

State Sen. Roger Roth announced today he won’t be among the candidates running in the 8th CD, saying it’s “not the right time” for his family.

Roth came in second in the 2010 GOP primary for the seat, losing to U.S. Rep. Reid Ribble, who announced Saturday he won’t seek a fourth term.

Roth, R-Appleton, said although he's gotten calls encouraging him to run, his top priority is being “the best father and husband I can be,” noting he has two kids and is expecting a third in April.

“The problems facing our country are very real,” Roth said in a news release. “Our nation deserves leaders who are willing to set aside political rhetoric in favor of governing. While I believe I can be that voice in Washington, I know that right now is not the right time, and therefore I will not seek the GOP nomination for the 8th Congressional District.”